Paul Douglas Reese
Mar 28, 2017
Paul Douglas Reese, 76, of Big Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Paul married Loretta Cole in 1962, and they had three children: Wendy, Darcey, and Mark. Paul taught elementary school for 35 years, retiring in 1998. He taught in Prineville, Oregon for two years. Paul also drove a school bus and coached basketball. Paul enjoyed all the...
Julia Barbara (Mccarthy) Ojard
Mar 24, 2017
Julia Barbara Ojard, 78, of Hermantown, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. Julia was raised in Babbitt, MN, which was always dear to her heart. She graduated from Duluth East High School in 1955. She married Thomas Ojard on March 20, 1971. She worked at Pickwick Restaurant for many years, and continued in the food service industry until her...
John "Jack" Albert Anderson
Mar 15, 2017
John "Jack" Albert Anderson, 84, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Duluth to John and Pearl Anderson. Jack grew up in Hermantown, where he went to school and played football for Hermantown. He served 12 years in the Army National Guard. He married Janice Negaard in 1965. He worked...
Gary Lee Roman
Mar 8, 2017
Gary Roman, 49, of Two Harbors, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday March 8, 2017. He was born on February 16, 1968, to Dale and Carol (London) Roman in Duluth, MN. Gary worked in building maintenance for many years. He enjoyed his time on the lake, fishing, and watching the MN Vikings. Gary is preceded in death by...
Duane Richard Schroeder
Mar 5, 2017
Duane Richard Schroeder, 92, of Duluth, went to be with the love of his life on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Duane was born on June 18, 1924, in Wonewoc, WI, to Emma & Edwin F. $chroeder Sr. They moved from town to town until they settled in the Kenwood area of Duluth. Duane was a decorated WWII veteran, with 2...
Donald Lee Davis
Mar 1, 2017
Donald Lee Davis, 76, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital. Donald was a painter for Local 106, and was part owner of General Painting and Decorating. He loved spending time with family, and enjoyed fishing and visiting the cabin. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Beatrice; and brother, Herbert,...
John Folke Johnson
Feb 25, 2017
John Folke Johnson, age 96, passed away on Saturday, February 25th. John emigrated from Sweden as a young boy with his family and settled in Duluth. John was a graduate of Denfeld High School, Duluth Jr. College, Dunwoody Institute, and the University of Minnesota; and a Navy veteran of WWII. He spent his career working first for General Electric then...
Leroy Delano Matchett
Feb 22, 2017
Leroy Delano Matchett, 82, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center. Leroy took great pride in his work and was very involved in many organizations in his community. He worked at Northern City National Bank for 38 years until his retirement in 1996, at which point he became Vice President...
Timothy Herbert Jackson
Feb 21, 2017
Timothy "Tim" Herbert Jackson, 67, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, February 21st, 2017, in his home. He was born to Helmer & Justine Jackson in Duluth, MN. Tim attended Holy Rosary school and served in the US Army, stationed in Germany during Vietnam. Tim was a jack of all trades;Â he built three homes, and worked various jobs at...
Verona Arline (Towns) Myron
Feb 17, 2017
Verona Arline Myron, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, surrounded by family. Verona was born on Feb. 16, 1924 in the town of Riverton, MN, to Albert & Eunice (Sutherland) Towns. Her family moved to Sandstone, MN, where Verona graduated from Sandstone High School in 1942. She later became employed at U.S. Steel in Duluth, where...
Alice Lorraine (Kolquist) Engdahl
Feb 15, 2017
Alice Lorraine Engdahl (Kolquist), 89, former long-time resident of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Edward H. Engdahl. Alice is survived by her daughters, Terry (Lyle) Aske and Kristine (Scott) Deyo; grandchildren, Kjirsten (Andrew) Mooney, Kimberley (Dustin) Golz, Andrew (Amanda) Aske, Hannah Deyo, and Emma Deyo; 4 great-grandchildren, Eliise, Graham...
Ronald "Ronnie" Reino Perala
Feb 14, 2017
Ronald "Ronnie" Reino Perala, 69, of Brule, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Ronnie was a well-loved Science teacher at Proctor High School for many years, and he deeply cared for his students. He was also an avid outdoorsman. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents and brother. Ronald is survived by...
John Michael Holmes
Feb 13, 2017
John Michael Holmes, 73, of Duluth, died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, while in assisted living care in Duluth. John passed peacefully following a lengthy and debilitating illness. John was born June 10, 1943, in Virginia, MN, to John W. and Elizabeth Holmes. While John's father served overseas John and Elizabeth lived in Virginia with Elizabeth's parents, Mr. and Mrs....
John Alan Buria
Feb 6, 2017
John Alan Buria, 65, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly in his home Monday, February 6, 2017. He was born June 4, 1951, to William "Bill" and Gertrude "Gertie" Buria of Mt. Iron, MN. He graduated from Mt. Iron in 1969 and married the love of his life, Alice (Webb), August 1970. Together they formed an inseparable bond and conquered many...
Sharon Renee (Doble) Dillon
Feb 4, 2017
Sharon Dillon, 69, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at Solvay Hospice House on Saturday, Feb. 4th, 2017. Sharon was born September 4th, 1947, to Wes and Renee Doble. She graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1965. Sharon married Herb Dillon in 1969, and together raised two children. Mostly by Sharon as Herb was always working. She worked at St....
Richard Lloyd Gradine
Jan 30, 2017
Richard Lloyd Gradine, 73, of Silver Bay, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 with his wife, Karen, by his side. Richard was born and raised in Duluth, graduating from Denfeld High School in 1962. There he studied and trained with the U.S. Air Force ROTC later serving our country in the U.S. Air Force. As a young...
Rolland Dwayne Freeman
Jan 29, 2017
Rolland Dwayne Freeman, 89, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Rolland had a passion for the outdoors, which consisted of hunting and fishing, spending time at his cabin on Long Lake with family and friends, and travelling with his wife. He also loved coaching little and senior league baseball for Lake Park....
Charlotte Mathilda (Zebott) Bodell
Jan 28, 2017
Charlotte Mathilda Bodell, 84, of Hermantown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at her home. Charlotte loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and reading, and she had a zest for life. Prior to retirement, Charlotte worked for 31 years at the Driver's License Bureau as a clerk. Charlotte is preceded in death by...
Gregory Albert Drouillard
Jan 26, 2017
Gregory Albert Drouillard, 59, of Duluth, MN, passed away on January 26, 2017, at his home. Gregory was born in Duluth to Raymond & Marian Drouillard on July 25, 1957. Gregory was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Raymond. Gregory is survived by his son, Shay Legutko; sisters, Joan (Larry) Reese, Janet (Tom) Emberg, Amy Olson, and...
Wayne "Bud" Robert Hasforth
Jan 24, 2017
Wayne "Bud" Robert Hasforth, 92, of Hermantown/Duluth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Viewcrest Nursing Home. Wayne was born on July 3, 1924, to Emil and Esther (Johnson) Hasforth in Duluth, MN. Wayne served in WWII from 1943-1946, serving in the 228th Field Artillery Observation Battalion. Wayne returned from the war and met and married Avis Leola...
